2023 Summer Solstice Parade Dispels the June Gloom

2023 Summer Solstice Parade Dispels the June Gloom

Photo By Callie Fausey

A sliver of sun was enough for Santa Barbara to nurture a good time and rediscover its “Roots” — the theme for this year’s Solstice.

Pride Flags Stolen in Los Olivos

Pride Flags Stolen in Los Olivos

News By Jean Yamamura

Thefts take place amid rainbow crosswalks and Pride Fest weekend.

Jumping Fences and Gender Barriers: Women Athletes Celebrate 51 Anniversary of Title IX

Jumping Fences and Gender Barriers: Women Athletes Celebrate 51 Anniversary of Title IX

Community By Callie Fausey

A Title IX anniversary celebration at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse brought together women athletes, coaches, and supporters at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on Friday.

Lights, Camera, Action at Santa Barbara’s Film Camp

Lights, Camera, Action at Santa Barbara’s Film Camp

Community By Josh Kazali

Santa Barbara International Film Festival brings movie magic to Boys and Girls Club campers.

Former UCSB Forward Miles Norris Signs Two-Way Contract With Atlanta Hawks

Former UCSB Forward Miles Norris Signs Two-Way Contract With Atlanta Hawks

Sports By Victor Bryant

Miles Norris has flourished the past three seasons at UCSB.

Dan O’Dowd Wants Tesla to Fix Its Self-Driving Program Before It Kills More People

Dan O’Dowd Wants Tesla to Fix Its Self-Driving Program Before It Kills More People

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura

The Montecito billionaire recently took one of the self-driving electric cars for a test drive in Santa Barbara to demonstrate its dangers.

The Poodle Pants: Is the Future So Dark Because I’m Wearing Unabomber’s Shades?

The Poodle Pants: Is the Future So Dark Because I’m Wearing Unabomber’s Shades?

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh

Theodore Kaczynski checks out none too soon.

By Jean Yamamura

361 votes

Which Santa Barbara city option do you prefer for the downtown parklets?

361 votes

Expand: make outdoor dining permanent for promenade, restaurant property, off State St.
44%, 160 votes

Shrink: only on certain blocks of State St., create strict design standards
16%, 58 votes

Go Away: get rid of them, reopen street to cars
40%, 143 votes

Total Votes: 361

Irish Tenor Paul Byrom in Concert

Irish Tenor Paul Byrom in Concert

Sun, Jul 16 7:30 PM

Goleta

Online Seminar Series: Six Woman Artists/Thinkers

Online Seminar Series: Six Woman Artists/Thinkers

Sun, Jun 25 2:00 PM

Ojai

Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Experience

Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Experience

Sun, Jun 25 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Live: Mashuguna with Sour Fin and Zampkamp

Live: Mashuguna with Sour Fin and Zampkamp

Thu, Jun 29 8:30 PM

Santa Barbara

Fri, Jun 30 3:00 PM

Solvang

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2023 Summer Solstice Parade Dispels the June Gloom

Photo

A sliver of sun was enough for Santa Barbara to nurture a good time and rediscover its “Roots” — the theme for this year’s Solstice.

“Transmissions” Episode 3: Dante Elephante

Video

Get to know Ruben Zarate, the veteran musician behind Dante Elephante.

Ep. 81: Queerness in Santa Barbara Seagulls with WNYC’s Radiolab

The Indy: A Podcast

Lulu Miller, co-host of WNYC Studios Radiolab, talks about the discovery of homosexuality in the natural world and its effects on science, politics, and the queer community.

Reflections on Graduation

Video

UC Santa Barbara students then and now.

Goleta Citizens Learn, Empower, Advocate, and Discuss

Video

The City of Goleta completed its first bilingual LEAD Goleta Academy. LEAD stands for Learn, Empower, Advocate, and Discuss. For

Ep. 80: S.B. Surf Film Festival, Pride in the Santa Ynez Valley, & AAPI Heritage in El Presidio

The Indy: A Podcast

The third annual Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is taking place at the Lobero Theatre on June 9 and 10.

Ep. 79: The Future of State St. and Fighting Antisemitism

The Indy: A Podcast

What is the future of the State Street promenade?

Ep. 78: All Things Food and Wine

The Indy: A Podcast

The Taste of Santa Barbara is in full swing, and “The Indy” host Alexandra Goldberg got a glimpse at the week-long food and drink celebration.

“Transmissions” Episode 2: Rascal’s Vegan

Video

Meet the visionary chef behind Rascal’s Vegan.

Ep. 77: Salud Carbajal on the Farm Bill and the History of May 5, 1862

The Indy: A Podcast

“The Indy” host Alexandra Goldberg speaks with U.S. Congressmember Salud Carbajal.

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Arts & Entertainment

Making the Drive to Ojai’s Libbey Bowl for Music’s Sake

Making the Drive to Ojai’s Libbey Bowl for Music’s Sake

Arts & Entertainment By Josef Woodard

Impressive pop concert bookings in Ojai’s Libbey Bowl beckon commuting locals.

Artful Animal Nature, at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Artful Animal Nature, at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | The Hallowing of the Hahn

ON the Beat | The Hallowing of the Hahn

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

Santa Barbara’s Summer Soundtrack: Jack Johnson’s ‘In Between Dub’

Santa Barbara’s Summer Soundtrack: Jack Johnson’s ‘In Between Dub’

Music By Matt Kettmann

Book Review | ‘Yellowface’ by R.F. Kuang

Book Review | ‘Yellowface’ by R.F. Kuang

Books By Brian Tanguay

More Arts & Entertainment

Food & Drink

San Ysidro Ranch’s Secret Cellar Splurge

San Ysidro Ranch’s Secret Cellar Splurge

Food By Matt Kettmann

The Montecito resort recently added multi-course, wine-paired, private dinners to its menu.

Santa Barbara-Based ivan.bar Sponsors Rowing Team in Race Across the Pacific

Santa Barbara-Based ivan.bar Sponsors Rowing Team in Race Across the Pacific

Food By Lola Watts

The Central Coast Stars in ‘The Oyster Farmer’

The Central Coast Stars in ‘The Oyster Farmer’

Food By Matt Kettmann

Three Sisters Chorizo for Paella and Charcuterie Plates

Three Sisters Chorizo for Paella and Charcuterie Plates

Eat This By Matt Kettmann

More Food & Drink

Living

Lights, Camera, Action at Santa Barbara’s Film Camp

Lights, Camera, Action at Santa Barbara’s Film Camp

Community By Josh Kazali

Santa Barbara International Film Festival brings movie magic to Boys and Girls Club campers.

Artist Provides Quick Fix to Santa Barbara Mural Hit By Graffiti

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

On the Move: New Discoveries About Bird Movements

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

More Living

Sports

Foresters Extend Winning Streak to Five Games With 11-4 Victory Over Ventura Pirates

Foresters Extend Winning Streak to Five Games With 11-4 Victory Over Ventura Pirates

Sports By Victor Bryant

Eammon Lance led the Foresters with three hits.

Former UCSB Forward Miles Norris Signs Two-Way Contract With Atlanta Hawks

Sports By Victor Bryant

Foresters Fall to 2-2 on the Season After 5-2 Loss to Arroyo Seco Saints.

Sports By Victor Bryant

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The Print Issue

Cover Stories
Real Estate
Special Issues

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Announcements

One Year After Overturn of ‘Roe v Wade,’ Attorney General Bonta Highlights Californians’ Rights to Abortion, Birth Control

Announcement By California Department of Justice

Rep. Carbajal and Santa Barbara DA Savrnoch Hold Webinar Discussing California’s ‘Red Flag’ Law, Promoting Awareness on How to Utilize Life-Saving Gun Violence Restraining Orders

Announcement By Office of California 24th Congressional District Representative Salud Carbajal

County Releases Updated Housing Element to Public

Announcement By County of Santa Barbara

CENTRAL COAST PET ADOPTION FEES WAIVED JULY 1ST

Announcement By County of Santa Barbara

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